The Best Swimming Pools and Splash Parks for Kids in the East Riding
Whether your kids are water babies or need a bit of encouragement, East Yorkshire has some excellent swimming pools and splash parks for families. Here's our guide to the best ones.
Swimming Pools
Beverley Leisure Centre
The verdict: The best all-round family pool in the East Riding. The main pool has a wave machine and small flume, while the learner pool is perfect for toddlers. Family changing rooms are clean and well-maintained. Facilities: Wave machine, flume, learner pool, spectator seating Cost: Family swim from £12
Woodford Leisure Centre, Hull
The verdict: Hull's biggest leisure pool, with a longer flume and rapids section that older kids love. Can get very busy at weekends and during school holidays. Facilities: Flume, rapids, wave machine, toddler pool Cost: Family swim from £11
East Riding Leisure Centre, Driffield
The verdict: A modern pool with excellent facilities. The inflatable session on Saturday afternoons is hugely popular — book ahead. Facilities: 25m pool, learner pool, inflatable sessions Cost: Family swim from £10
Bridlington Leisure World
The verdict: The flume here is the longest in the East Riding and a real draw for thrill-seeking kids. The spectator cafe overlooking the pool is handy for grandparents on duty. Facilities: Long flume, wave machine, toddler pool, cafe Cost: Family swim from £13
Splash Parks and Splash Pads
East Park Splash Pad, Hull
The verdict: Hull's best free splash pad, open from May to September. Various water jets and fountains, perfect for toddlers and younger children. Bring towels and a change of clothes! Cost: Free | Season: May-September
Sewerby Hall Splash Pad
The verdict: A lovely splash pad in the grounds of Sewerby Hall, combined with the playground and gardens. Worth the small entry fee to the grounds. Cost: Included with Sewerby Hall entry | Season: May-September
Top Tips
- Bring your own armbands and goggles — pool shops are expensive
- Arrive early at splash pads — they get packed on sunny days
- Book inflatable sessions in advance — they sell out quickly
- Check for family swim times — some pools have restricted hours for family sessions
- Don't forget sun cream — even on cloudy days at outdoor splash parks